Hidden gems.
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Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious, private exclusives are the hidden gems of the real estate world and give you the advantage in a competitive market. Connect with us to expand your search!
Catio living.
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Want to give your cat a taste of the outdoors without worrying about unwarranted escapes or unexpected predators? Consider joining a growing contingent of cat owners who are embracing the concept of catio. The Voice has the (poop) scoop.
Popular pastries popping up on the Peninsula
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In 2020, when the pandemic changed everything, San Francisco bakery Craftsman and Wolves started selling their pastries at the California Avenue Farmers Market in Palo Alto. This fall, they’re poised to open the doors of a brick-and-mortar location in Mountain View. The Voice has more about what to expect.
Keep it or leave it?
/They say you can’t take it with you, but that doesn’t apply to moving. Some things can come along on the ride, and some things are in it for the long haul with your current home. So what stays and what goes?
CHIC (Pearl)
A good rule of thumb is anything custom or built into the home is going to stay when you move, no matter how attached you are to it. The exception is large appliances like a fridge or a custom electric fireplace. Just be clear with the buyer about your intentions. The same goes for landscaping like trees, bushes, lawns, and garden structures. But you can probably take that potted succulent you’ve managed to keep alive since college!
GEEK (Kevin)
My rule of thumb is take everything that isn’t nailed down or unique to the home, because you never know if you’re going to miss it. So yes, commandeer all the major appliances, furniture, hardware, cabinets, tables, and TV wall mounts. And if you can’t decide on a certain item, just keep it. You can always sell it at a garage sale if you can’t use it in your new home. Just listen to Pearl and set ground rules up front with the buyer.
More bang for your education buck.
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A new study takes a look at the value of higher education by exploring the rate of return from four-year universities and community colleges. As you’d expect, a degree from Stanford will pay for itself. But for low and moderate income students, San José State and De Anza College are viable options. The Mercury News has more.
